Hello there Ireland!!

Hello Blog-Land! So, I decided to beat the January blues by taking a wee trip to Ireland earlier this month. I stayed on a farm in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, with some lovely friends that I met when travelling last summer.

   So the fact that I was staying ON A FARM was exciting enough, considering my MASSIVE love of animals!! Here’s a picture of their dog, Duffy, and a picture I have drawn of one of their cattle, Aoife, who happens to be big on the Irish fashion scene…

   So, in true Irish style there was a lot of horse riding, and a lot of drinking...

(White faux fur coat; Miss Selfridge, grey trousers; vintage, red boots; Zara.)

    I would definitely recommend the Guinness factory, in Dublin if you ever find yourself over on the green land, they tell you all about how it’s made, (which I found quite boring), but they also have a big section on their advertising history and many opportunities to drink, (which I found quite fun).

   Basically it’s one of those places where there is ‘something for everybody'.  Also, if you’re in Southern Ireland, buy the Cadburys chocolate, it tastes creamier. I came home with 12 bars.  

   For a scenic day out, The Giants Causeway is a must! It’s a beautiful natural rock formation, and even has its own tale about how it came to be, (not that any of the locals can entirely remember it - enter google), the tale goes that Finn MacCool (awesome name!), basically had some testosterone fuelled fight with a giant over in Scotland, and picked up a lump of rock to throw at him. Hence causing 'The Causeway'.* 

    If you are less endowed in the leg length department (like moi), then I’d recommend taking a taller friend to help you climb the rocks.

 (Bobble hat; Zara, coat; borrowed, leggings; Zara, bag; vintage, boots; River Island.)

   Also, whilst in the general area, take a look at Dunluce Castle, it’s especially beautiful if you catch it on a sunny day like we did! (Was still FREEZING though!)

   Big thanks to the Crawfords for having me!

   -Laura Jennifer.

*This is my very shortened version of the tale, there are also many variations.